Free Trade LPG
(FTL) scheme gets Govt’s nod
>> The scheme
will be launched on pilot basis in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and
Bangalore for selling 5 kg LPG cylinders with / without Domestic Pressure
Regulator (DPR) at COCO retail outlets.
>> The OMCs
have COCO retail outlets which are accessible to all and are open for longer
hours.
Why the
government wants to introduce Free Trade LPG scheme? What is Free Trade LPG
(FTL) ?
>> The
government sensed that a new category of consumers have emerged especially in
big cities who are mobile and thus do not want a permanent LPG connection but
still require LPG for their needs. Such customers need flexibility for availing
the LPG cylinders as per their convenience and their needs can also be
fulfilled by smaller quantities of LPG.
>> The LPG
sold under the scheme will be called Free Trade LPG (FTL). At the time of first
sale cost of equipment (DPR plus cylinder), cost of product at prevailing Non-
domestic 5kg cylinders price and administrative charges will be payable.
>> At the
time of subsequent refill only the cost of product will be payable.
>> The scheme
is a step towards beginning of free trade of LPG and would make LPG available
for wider use especially for those citizens who are always on the move due to
their professional needs.
What are the conditions
for availing the facility of Free Trade LPG (FTL) Scheme ?
>> The
prospective customer at the time of first sale would only be required to give a
copy of Voter I-Card, Driving license, Pan Card, Aadhaar Card, Bank Pass book,
Employees ID, Passport, Student ID or any other such document that can act as a
proof of identity.
>> It would
be customer’s responsibility to use the equipment as per the safety
instructions. The company would not be responsible for any losses / damages
arising in case of accident during transit or usage.
>> OMCs will
offer, on request, an insurance policy which will provide cover for loss of
life and property in the event of an LPG accident occurring at the customer’s
premises.
> In transit
insurance cover will not be available.
>> On the
request of the customer, the COCO RO through the supplying distributor shall
also provide the installation of equipment at customer’s premises and will also
provide after sales services on chargeable basis.
